The Portrait of a Musician, painted by Leonardo da Vinci around 1490, depicts a young man in three-quarter view holding a sheet of musical score. The subject's face, detailed and lifelike, stands out from the other elements of the work, such as the red cap and the tunic, which appear to have been added later or by another artist. The musician's gaze is directed towards something beyond the viewer's field of vision, lending the scene an aura of mystery.
The portrait, on display at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan, is regarded as a significant example of Leonardo's skill in the psychological portrayal of his subjects. Although some believe the musician portrayed is Franchino Gaffurio, choirmaster of Milan Cathedral, the man's identity remains uncertain. The work has also been extensively restored, and some art historians believe Leonardo left it unfinished.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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